South Africa Crush England to Secure Champions Trophy Semi-Final Spot
South Africa delivered a dominant performance to book their Champions Trophy semi-final spot. They thrashed England by seven wickets in Karachi.
England ended their campaign winless, captain-less, and on a seven-match losing streak.
England's Batting Collapse
Early Setback: Phil Salt showed early aggression but fell for 25 runs. He miscued a short ball from Marco Jansen.
Brief Fightback: Joe Root (57) and Harry Brook (54) steadied the innings. Their partnership provided temporary relief.
Further Collapse: Jansen and Mulder struck again. Root was bowled while trying to flick Wiaan Mulder.
Final Countdown: Buttler managed just 21 runs in his last match as captain. England folded for 179 in 30 overs.
South Africa's Clinical Chase
Early Wicket: South Africa lost Tristan Stubbs early to Jofra Archer. This was their only setback.
Klaasen's Assault: Heinrich Klaasen smashed 64 off 41 balls. He struck 11 fours in his aggressive innings.
Van der Dussen's Anchor: Rassie van der Dussen remained unbeaten with 72 off 72 balls. He provided stability to the chase.
Winning Moment: David Miller sealed the win with a six. South Africa reached 187 for 3 in just 29.1 overs.
What's Next for Both Teams
South Africa's Rise: South Africa reach knockout stage of third consecutive ICC tournament. Their consistency is remarkable.
Semi-Final Opponent: Their opponent depends on India vs New Zealand clash. They might play in Dubai or Lahore.
England's Rebuild: England face a tough rebuild following Jos Buttler's resignation. They need new leadership and strategy.
Head-to-Head Statistics
England
30 wins against South Africa
45.45% win percentage
South Africa
36 wins against England
53.03% win percentage
Other Results
1 tied match between the teams
5 matches with no result
Top Performers in the Rivalry
| Category | England | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Top Batter | Ben Duckett (47 runs, avg 11.75) | Heinrich Klaasen (355 runs, avg 50.71) |
| Batting SR | 74.60 | 124.12 |
| Highest Score | 24 | 109 |
| Top Bowler | Adil Rashid (24 wickets, avg 36.29) | Keshav Maharaj (10 wickets, avg 28.1) |
| Best Figures | 3/29 | 3/25 |
